BSc (Honours) Operating Department Practice

The BSc Honours Operating Department Practice course offered by Sheffield Hallam University is aimed towards giving a comprehensive understanding of the role of an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP). The course structure balances between theory and extensive practice-based learning in real operation theatres. Students will learn to work as part of an interprofessional team and offer high-quality patient care.Course Content: The course covers a wide range of areas which include anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, anaesthetic, surgical and post-anaesthesic practices. It also includes modules on research, professionalism and leadership. This program adopts an interprofessional learning approach through engagement with a variety of health and social care students to understand the wider healthcare environment.Key Modules: The course structure includes key modules such as Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice, Research for Professional Practice, Specialist Principles and Practice for Operating Department Practice, and Leadership and Management in Professional Practice.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) which is a requirement to work as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) in the UK. It is also endorsed by the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP).Future Careers: After successful completion of the course, students have opportunities to begin a career in roles such as Operating Department practitioner. There are wide opportunities within the surgical and anaesthetic teams in the UK health service, as well as in education, management and research roles within the profession.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.